Soapberry Tree (Noun)
Meaning
A tree of the genus Sapindus whose fruit is rich in saponin.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The soapberry tree was grown for its cleansing berry, a staple for handmade soap and shampoo.
- A sign near the forest trail identified the sapindus mukorossi sapling as a young soapberry tree.
- Experts conducted further studies to evaluate the potential uses of soapberry tree extract as an antimicrobial in the food and cosmetics industries.
- The soapberry tree yields a natural detergent derived from its saponin-containing fruit pulp.
- Rural communities in some parts of Asia for centuries have relied on soapberry tree saponin to clean clothing and personal items.